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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2002
Page
1
Baytown closes early voting with 1,103 total votes and a daily tally of 258, setting historical highs for turnout. City spokesman Gary Smith says campaigns energized participation, with ballots extended to meet demand and forecasts suggesting turnout could reach about 5,000 total votes. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Baytown officials announced a private firm will be hired to investigate the Baytown City Jail and Municipal Court project delays. The jail opened April 8 after several missed deadlines with work beginning in 1999. City leaders want to know what went right and wrong in the construction of both projects.
Texas lottery results report draws including two Step numbers 17 3 18 14 3 and cash option 39 33 3 28 12 for Pick 3 Day 1 8 1 and Pick 3 Night 55 7. No further context or outcomes provided.
Cars line up as new emission standards take effect for pre ninety six models. Tests shift to ASM treadmill style for older cars and OBD for newer ones, raising inspection costs to 39.50. Shops report crowds and higher rejections as air quality studies note severe conditions across Houston Baytown and Galveston.
Baytown attracts about 80 residents to Lee College Senior Adult Program's 24th annual forum at the Baytown Community Center. Board of Regents candidates discussed visions for the next decade, emphasizing community leadership, workforce alignment, and student enrollment. Priscilla Dowlen suggested program evaluation and early college outreach.
A Mont Belvieu candidates forum for mayor and two council seats is set for 6 p m Thursday in the Barbers Hill High School C T Joseph Conference Room. Free barbecue will be served and a drawing for a fishing and hunting trip will follow the election on Saturday for entrants who register at the forum. Contact Toby White at 281 468 9593 for more information.
The Baytown Municipal Police Association invites the community and coworkers to observe the National Day of Prayer. A prayer service for country city and families will be at 8 a m Thursday near the Baytown Police Department flag pole at 3200 N Main. Pastor Joe Garrett of Trinity One Baptist Church will officiate with Baytown Police Chaplain. Refreshments will follow.
In Baytown the family of Kaci Fink, a Sterling High School senior, calls for answers as Blake Thain, 18, goes on trial in Houston’s 185th District Court for her fatal shooting. If convicted, he faces life imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Fink’s activities included volleyball, soccer, band, and the Christian Student Union. Her 18th birthday was recently marked with balloons at the school.
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